Tuesday, April 23, 2013

12 Months Old

We've been so busy having fun and celebrating, I haven't had time to document what's been going on!  You've had your first ice cream (Country Drive Inn, of course..) your first cupcake, your first wagon ride, a birthday party, busy busy busy! 
 
 
 
We had your 12M checkup last Friday, you weighed 21lbs 15oz (30%) & measured 31.5" (90%).  Dr. Miller says you're a healthy little boy!  Next checkup will be at 15 months - yikes!
 
You are on the move non-stop lately, I could barely get a 12M picture!
 
You are still sleeping like a champ and eat pretty much anything we put in front of you.  Not only have you become a good experimental eater, but once you get started - you will keep going and going, asking for 2nds and 3rds!  Some of your favorites right now are blueberries, bananas, tomatoes, meat of pretty much any kind, bread, pancakes, waffles.  Daycare actually commented last week that you've turned in to their best eater, who would've thunk it based on the start of your eating "career" ;)
 
We transitioned from formula to milk last week and recently decided to quit bottles cold turkey.  I was truly surprised that you seem to miss them, since you have been loving water from your sippy cup for a couple of months now...but I have a feeling you'll get used to taking milk from a sippy cup soon enough too. 
 
You aren't walking independently just yet.  You can stand on your own for a few seconds, but immediately squat down and crawl away - it just appears more efficient for you right now.  You'll walk when you're ready, even without walking - you manage to get around JUST fine and very very quickly.  We continue to babyproof the house with locks and gates to hopefully avoid disasters :) 
 
Welcome to toddlerhood Mom & Dad ;)
 

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

No fear

This past weekend you suddenly discovered the wide open staircase in the center of the house, which we've managed to avoid since you've started moving & exploring.  Typically you would just crawl right by the stairs, not anymore... Now you rapidly climb up the stairs with zero fear as to what's behind you.  Then when you get to the top, you try to nose dive down to the bottom to start the climb all over again.  We're in trouble :)


 
Buster is not too happy with your exploration skills...he's already sharing the attention & love, now you want his food too?!